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Higher Openshaw Community School
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Higher Openshaw Community School
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- Manchester M11 1AJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Daily phonics teaching, class stories, and book corners encourage reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make good progress across key stages with strong subject knowledge and effective assessment by teachers.
Areas Needing Improvement: More opportunities needed for pupils to practice mathematical problem-solving and reasoning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils are making stronger progress than previous cohorts in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Swift interventions when pupils fall behind, with detailed assessment and tailored provision.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are eager to learn, and the school is calm and orderly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Transformed quality of provision for SEN pupils with accurate identification and tailored support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective with robust checks and comprehensive training for all staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding, with a family support worker providing exemplary support.
Parent Feedback: Parents report their children are happy, safe, and make good progress.
Parental Involvement: Parents are valued partners, with workshops provided to help support their child's learning.
Extracurricular Activities: School brims with clubs, extra classes, trips out, and visitors, enhancing pupils鈥� development.
Outdoor Facilities: Early years children enjoy the forest school and exploring the natural environment.
Teacher Engagement: High staff morale with excellent professional training and support.
Impact on Student Progress: Good progress across key stages due to strong subject knowledge and effective use of assessment.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Frequent observations and checks to keep an accurate view of performance leading to swift interventions.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some opportunities missed to challenge most-able pupils.
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About Us
Higher Openshaw Community School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 346 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 62% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Thank you for visiting Higher Openshaw Community School. I hope that we can provide the most recent information about what is happening at our school through the use of our website. Additionally, you can follow us on Twitter and through the Android-compatible "Our Schools App." Because it aims to collaborate closely with parents and the community for the benefit of our students, I think our school is unique. At Higher Openshaw we believe that your child deserves the best and we aim to provide outstanding learning opportunities and interesting curriculum enrichment activities both within school and on external educational visits. We lay a strong emphasis on educating "the complete pupil" and have high standards for all of our students. Our staff is fully committed to assisting your child in reaching the highest standards and results. Our kids need to know that school and home are collaborating to recognise their accomplishments, promote good conduct and attendance, and provide them with support at trying times if they are to succeed to the fullest. We put a lot of effort into encouraging healthy lifestyles and British values in addition to providing a wide-ranging, imaginative curriculum. We hope that parents will have a sense of connection to the school through the various forms of parental communication offered. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you require any additional assistance.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A+
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.4 | 25.8 | 27.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | 51.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 4.08% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.5 | Well Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% 10 | 58.65% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 3 | 8.65% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% 4 | 59.87% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 1 | 8.7% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | 57.78% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 7.2% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -3.0 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Higher Openshaw Community School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
